Author's Note: Awwww! Last chapter! I really enjoyed writing this story and I hope that you enjoyed reading it! Even if it was only six chapters!
Disclaimer: I do not own Class of the Titans because if I did these stories of mine would be actual episodes! I also do not own Mandy Moore!
Under Her Spell
"Look at you," Achilles murmured; grabbing Archie's shoulder, "You have my chin, and Thetis's eyes." "Don't touch me," Archie barked, drawing back, "How can you be here, you're dead!" "I'm a part of you, Archie," Achilles answered, smiling, "Brought out when you couldn't help the ones you love, even when they were in terrible danger. Atalanta helped Atlanta when she was under the power of Arachne, and now I'm here to help you." "This is impossible," Archie muttered, "You can't REALLY be here!" "Then please kindly explain how I'm standing in front of you," Achilles chuckled, "I've always been here, Archie. I've guided you in battle, helped you make tough decisions, and led your intuitions. And I've, ahem, seen how much you like a certain red-head!" "You be quiet!" Archie yelled, trying to strike his Hephaestus whip through the apparition, "I DON'T love Atlanta, can't you see? Maybe a lifetime ago, but then I realized that the only one I could ever care for is Idais!" "Idais, huh?" Achilles asked, "I knew her quite well. She tried to convince me the same thing. I almost went mad because wherever I went, there she was. I couldn't go sailing, with fear that she'd be lurking beneath the waters. It was almost come to past that I didn't go to Troy at all. I knew she would be waiting there for me." "But if didn't go to Troy, you wouldn't have became a legend," Archie said, "You wouldn't be the hero that you were today." "And YOU wouldn't have been born!" Achilles told him. "What?" Archie asked, stepping back. "Who do you think I met in Troy?" Achilles smiled. "Briseis," Archie whispered. (I don't think that Briseis is really Archie's ancestor, but bear with me) "Yes, Briseis," Achilles said, "I loved her, with all my heart. She reminds me a bit of your friend Atlanta, which is probably why you care for her so much." "But I don't," Archie told him, "I only love Idais." "No, you don't," Achilles said, grabbing Archie's arms, "She tried to convince me the same thing, but Briseis helped me, and nearly got killed in the process. Atlanta did the same thing, and look what has happened! You've got to help her, Archie, before it's too late. Go to her." And with that, Achilles changed into a bright orange light that disappeared into Archie's body. Archie fell to the ground in sobs.
"Um… what just happened?" Neil asked. "Achilles was here," Jay said, "Archie was talking to him." "Jay, that's scientifically impossible," Odie reminded his friend, "There's no way someone can rise from the dead!" "He was here, Odie," Theresa said, "There was a strong force of energy blowing through here, I could sense it." "Guys," Herry shouted, "My strength is coming back, I think I can break these chains!" "Well, what are you waiting for?" Odie asked. Herry tugged at the shackles with all his might, and sure enough, they snapped off the walls. He freed the others, and they all ran to the fallen Atlanta.
Archie was in a daze. So much had happened in the last week, most of them he couldn't remember. Images shot through his head like a slideshow. Isobel/Idais handing Hermes her transcript… his friends falling out of his closet… almost falling into the cave pool… cutting Atlanta with his Hephaestus whip, Achilles talking to him… He pounded his fist onto the ground. "What have I done?" he asked himself. The he realized that he could hear voices. His friends were on the other side of the cave, huddled around an unconscious Atlanta. "No," he whispered. He started to run across to the group. Jay, Theresa, and Herry stood up and assumed battle stances. "Stay away from her, Archie," Jay warned. "Yeah, you've done enough," Herry shot at him, "We're not going to let you hurt her anymore!" "Guys, listen," Archie said to them, still running. "Hi-yahh!" Theresa yelled, jumping up into the air and kicking Archie in the center of the face, knocking him down. "Ouch," Archie muttered, rubbing his now bleeding nose, "I think you broke it! Well… maybe I did deserve it, but seriously, you guys, I'm not under Idais's control anymore! You have to believe me!" The other dropped their arms down and walked over to Archie hesitantly. He wanted to tell apologize to them for all he had done, but that could wait. Atlanta needed him now.
He rushed over to where she was lying, her head propped in Neil's lap. Archie kneeled down and grabbed his injured friend, putting Atlanta's head against his shoulder. "I'm so sorry, Lannie," he cried, "I didn't mean for any of this to happen! You've got to wake up; you've got to be alright. I mean it, alright?" Tears were rolling down his face, soaking Atlanta's hair. "I love you, okay?" he told her, "I always have, ever since we fought the Typhoeus. I always think about you. You're the first thing I imagine when I wake up and the last thing when I fall asleep. You're freakin' everywhere! I can't go a day without seeing you. If you die, then I'll die too." But Atlanta didn't hear him; her eyes were still shut tight. "Oh my God," Archie sobbed, "Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God!" "ARCHIE!" a voice shrieked, "What are you doing?" Archie looked behind him. Idais had returned, along with Cronus. "YOU!" Archie roared, "You did this!" He stood up, still balancing Atlanta against himself. He couldn't leave her. Not now. "Get away from her," Idais spat, "I'M the one you love, not this mortal!" "I'll kill you!" Archie shouted, raising his Hephaestus whip. "Don't bother," Cronus said, calmly, "Idais, you failed me." "But I didn't!" Idais stammered, "The girl is dead!" "No she isn't," Cronus said, "You were supposed to follow my orders and let ME destroy the seven. And now see what happens? But don't worry; I'm not going to kill you. You'll just rot in the jail I devised for all the others who failed to listen to my instructions." "NO!" Idais screamed, "Have mercy, Cronus! Have mercy!" But this was Cronus, of course. He wasn't one to forgive easily. He just snapped his fingers, and Idais vanished in a cloud, black smoke. "I think I'll be going now, too," Cronus told the teenagers, "Ta ta! For now, at least!" He laughed to himself and disappeared into one of his portals. Archie sat back down and held Atlanta tight against his body. "You're going to alright, Lan," he whispered, "You're going to be alright."
"She's going to be alright," Chiron said to the six friends an hour later, after they had finally gotten out of the cave and back to the school. The others cheered and jumped up to see the recovered Atlanta. "Uh, uh, uh," Chiron said, "She's still tired. It might not be good to get her over-excited. One at a time." Everyone looked at Archie. "Not me," he sighed, "She probably hates me after what I've done to her." "You really think that?" Chiron asked, "Because the first thing she asked when she woke up was if you were alright too." "Go," Jay mouthed to his purple-haired friend. Archie nodded and walked into Chiron's study.
Atlanta was lying on the couch, staring at the ceiling. She had stitches on her cheek and arm, and bandages wrapped around her middle. She still had the dress she wore to the dance. Aside from the blood stains, she looked absolutely beautiful. "Hi," he said nervously, startling his friend. "Hey," she said happily, trying to get up, but the pain in her stomach made it so she couldn't. "Sit down," Archie instructed, "I think you've had enough fun today." Atlanta smiled and sat down. "Nose job?" she asked, indicating the plaster cast on Archie's nose. "Ha ha," he said sarcastically. He pulled up a stool and sat down. "Look, Atlanta, I'm so sorry," he said. "Don't," Atlanta hushed, putting a finger to his lips, "I know what it's like to be hypnotized. I've been there. Twice. But you helped me through it. I figured I kinda owed you one." Archie laughed nervously. "You know, you still owe me a dance," Atlanta said. "It's kinda late for that, don't you think?" Archie chuckled. "It's never to late," Atlanta told him, "Turn on the radio." Archie walked over and turned on the radio Chiron had sitting on his desk. Why the centaur needed a radio he didn't know and he wasn't really sure he wanted to find out. He turned to Z95.3. (I am saying that New Olympia is near Vancouver. And Z rules, okay?) "Cry", by Mandy Moore was playing.
I'll always remember
It was late afternoon
It lasted forever
And ended so soon
You were all by yourself
Staring up at a dark grey sky
I was changed
Archie walked over to where Atlanta was sitting and slowly helped her up. He carefully wrapped his hands around her waist and pulled her closer. She looked up at him and wrapped her hands around his neck.
In places no one will find
All your feeling so deep inside
It was there that I realized
That forever was in your eyes
The moment I saw you cry
"So where is Idais?" Atlanta asked curiously. "Hopefully somewhere where she can never get out," Archie said. "Good," Atlanta said, resting her head against her friend's shoulder. Archie could feel his knees buckling.
It was late in September
And I've seen you before
You were always the cold one
But I was never that sure
You were all by yourself
Staring up at a dark grey sky
I was changed
"Thanks, Archie," Atlanta whispered. "For what?" Archie asked, pretty sure that there was nothing Atlanta should be thanking him about. "For always being there for me," Atlanta told him, "You're a great friend. My best friend." "You're my best friend too, Atlanta," Archie murmured. But he didn't want to be Atlanta's best friend. He wanted to be something more…
In places no one would find
All your feelings so deep inside
It was there that I realized
That forever was in your eyes
The moment I saw you cry
"And by the way, you're everywhere to me too," Atlanta smiled. Archie couldn't believe his ears. "Y-you heard that?" Archie asked her. Atlanta nodded. "I heard everything," she said, "I just didn't have the strength to open my eyes and tell you that I feel the same way. I love you, Archie." "I love you, too, Atlanta," Archie said.
I wanted to hold you
I wanted to make it go away
I wanted to know you
I wanted to make you everything alright
For the first time in his life, all thoughts had left Archie's body. All he could feel was Atlanta's lips pressed against his. He didn't notice that his friends had entered the room, and he didn't hear Neil whistling loudly, or Herry say, "About time." It was all about him and Atlanta now.
I'll always remember
It was late afternoon
In places no one will find
All your feelings so deep inside
Forever was in your eyes
It was there that I realized
That forever was in your eyes
The moment I saw you cry
Nothing could come between them now. Not Idais, Cronus, or even a more powerful force. It was just like in Archie's dream, but this time it was for real…
Baby cry
The moment I saw you crying
Oh no no
I think I saw you cry
The moment I saw you cry
I wanted to know you
I wanted to know you
I wanted to know you
So what did you guys think? Was it pretty good for my first story on here? I'm sad to say though that in my future stories, Archie and Atlanta won't be together. This was kinda a oneshot thingy. Be sure to read my future stories though! Ciao for now, bellas!
-GreenNoseRing